CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC

Production and Operations Coordinator/Manager

The Chicago Philharmonic Society is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven, enthusiastic marketing professional to manage our marketing, advertising, communications and patron services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all on-site concert production aspects and act as stage manager
• Coordinate production logistics, including communicating with venues, renting additional equipment, coordinating piano tunings, hiring recording engineers and additional production staff as necessary, and ensuring that contract conditions are met
• Create production planning documents and run sheets
• Research, schedule, and book rehearsal venues
• Organize production and logistics for tours and run-outs
• Hire and coordinate with music librarians to ensure all projects are on schedule, track music library expenses
• Coordinate with Accountant to produce orchestra/concert budget estimates, submit and review musician payrolls, update cash flow and budgets
• Assist in contracting musicians as needed
• Oversee and direct Operations Assistant

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in a relevant field with strong background in writing, marketing and/or communication.
• At least three years experience working in either a production or administrative position is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends in locations throughout the Chicago area
• Excellent written and verbal communication necessaryProficiency in marketing tools such as social media, google assets, website editing and email marketing platforms.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and diplomatic with the ability to prioritize multiple projects at the same time; Ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
• Strong knowledge of classical music, with ability to read scores, and a knowledge of the orchestral repertoire and industry is a significant asset
• Knowledge of Ovation/Tessitura a plus
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

This is a full-time permanent position.

Compensation: Commensurate with skills and experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and one sample to operations@chicagophilharmonic.org
No phone calls please. 

CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC

Operations Assistant

The Chicago Philharmonic Society is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven, enthusiastic marketing professional to manage our marketing, advertising, communications and patron services.

Responsibilities:

• Assist all on-site concert production aspects
• Assist Operations and Production Coordinator/Manager to gather quotes, arrange equipment rentals, create stage plots and production plans, and other duties as needed
• Responsible for guest artist management including travel arrangements, hospitality, scheduling, and acting as the in-town point of contact for guest artists
• Production lead for community engagement activities, primarily Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic concerts
• Coordinate schedule with Community Engagement Coordinator to act as on-site staff for community engagement programs as needed
• Complete miscellaneous projects including creating monthly member updates, planning special events such as post-concert receptions, creating work samples for the Development department, and other projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, music, nonprofit management, theater, business or other related field is preferred
• At least one year experience working in either production or administrative position is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends in locations throughout the Chicago area
• Excellent written and verbal communication necessary
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and diplomatic with the ability to prioritize multiple projects at the same time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of orchestral/classical music is preferred
• Ability to read music preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

This is a full-time entry level position.

Compensation: Commensurate with skills and experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and one sample to operations@chicagophilharmonic.org
No phone calls please. 

West Suburban Symphony

Concert Master

The West Suburban Symphony Society is seeking a concertmaster for each of the three volunteer orchestras it operates; the openings may be filled by 1, 2, or 3 individuals. Peter Lipari serves as music director and conductor for all three groups. One orchestra gives 5 concerts each academic year, the second gives 2 concerts each summer, and the third is a 35-player chamber ensembles that presents one concert during the academic year. Concerts and rehearsals are in the Hinsdale area during the academic year and the Naperville-Wheaton area during the summer; typically there are 5-7 rehearsals per concert.

Responsibilities:

• The concertmaster plays all first violin solos.
• Determines bowings for violins and violas.
• Provide artistic guidance to the orchestra in collaboration with Maestro Lipari.
• Carry out any additional duties that may be included in the concertmaster contract by mutual agreement of the  incumbent and the board of directors.
• The Society is seeking applicants who are committed to the tradition of community orchestras and share its players' love of music. 

This is a contracted permanent position.

Compensation: The concertmaster is paid both a per-concert fee and a per-rehearsal fee, negotiated with the Society's board of directors.

To Apply: Interested violinists are asked to contact the Society through www.westsubsymphony.org/contact-us

CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC

Marketing and Communications Manager

The Chicago Philharmonic Society is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven, enthusiastic marketing professional to manage our marketing, advertising, communications and patron services.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute advertising and communications campaigns for the Chicago Philharmonic achieving annual, program-specific and long-range goals for attendance, subscription and patron engagement.
• Manage external communications, serving as brand manager and primary liaison to the press.  
• Manage Chicago Philharmonic concert and event ticketing 
• Ensure Outstanding Patron Services
• Manage marketing and ticket admission finances
• Other administrative, communications and design duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in a relevant field with strong background in writing, marketing and/or communication.
• At least three years of experience in event or arts marketing, including prior experience in digital and traditional marketing strategies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills; displays empathy and emotional intelligence when relating to others and is comfortable engaging and interacting with new people.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in marketing tools such as social media, google assets, website editing and email marketing platforms.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to quickly re-prioritize tasks and assignments as needed.
• Proficiency in Adobe assets (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) highly regarded.
• Knowledge and/or interest in learning about orchestral/classical music a plus.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Compensation: Commensurate with skills and experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and one sample to executivedirector@chicagophilharmonic.org
No phone calls please.